Swedish brand tweaks performance sedan and wagon.

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Updated Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar revealed

Volvo is aiming for pole with new aerodynamic upgrades to its sportiest cars.

The Swedish carmaker has updated its S60 and V60 Polestar performance models for 2018.

Volvo's main upgrade has been the pairs' aerodynamics, which the automaker says has improved downforce by a healthy 30 per cent.

The new exterior package includes a new carbon firbe front splitter, side sills and a rear spoiler extension.

Besides the aerodynamic changes, Volvo has made a number of styling alterations that include gloss black alloy wheels, carbon fibre wing mirror casings and a new metallic blue paint. On the inside, the S60/ V60 siblings score fresh upholstery with contrast blue stitching and Polestar embroidery.

Power comes from the same 270kW/470Nm supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol unit as before, and remains paired to an eight-speed auto that delivers power to all four wheels.

2018 Volvo V60 Polestar. Photo: Supplied

Volvo claims the S60 and V60 can sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.7 and 4.8 seconds respectively, with top speed limited to 250km/h.